It is a very large city. However the city of Sao Paulo is much bigger (the 3rd in the world)
No it isn't but just in Brazil the first is Sao Paulo and the second largest is Rio de janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil. On July 1 of 2012, it was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Rio de Janeiro is a city in Brazil. But is not the largest city there! The largest Brazilian city is São Paulo! The third largest city in the world!
A total of 12 major cities in Brazil hosted FIFA World Cup 2014 including Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paolo.
Yes, Brazil has the largest statue of Christ in the world called Christ the Redeemer. It is located in Rio de Janeiro and stands at 98 feet tall.
199, 854, Uruguay vs Brazil, 16 July 1950, Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1950 FIFA World Cup.
Sao Paulo in Brazil is one of the largest and fastest growing cities in the world.
One of the world's ten largest cities lies near the Atlantic Coast in southeastern Brazil. With a population of 20,186,000, that city is São Paulo.
As of 2014, the three most populated cities in South America are Sao Paulo, Brazil, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Lima, Peru is fourth on this list with an estimated population of 9,450,585. However, in Latin America, the most populated city is Mexico City, Mexico.
The largest soccer arena in the world is the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Highest attendance reports vary between 199,854 and 200,000 people.
Brazil is the largest South American country and has the largest population and the largest city - Rio de Janerio. The largest Brazilian city and one of the world's largest, is São Paulo, capital of SP. Rio de Janeiro formerly the Brazil capital is the second most populated Brazilian city.
· Located around Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Surrounded by unique mountains and formations · Also known as Guanabara Bay · Largest bay in the world based on volume of water · Rio de Janeiro translates "river of January" in Portuguese